South Salem, MA
Unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts
South Salem is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is 0.9 miles S of Salem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01970.
South Salem at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 01970
- Nearest town
- Salem (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.5111, -70.8931
Weather in South Salem now
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South Salem weather by the hour
South Salem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Salem.
This week in South Salem
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Salem
What is the weather usually like in South Salem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 48.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,220 mm
- 39.1 insnowfall per year · 99 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Salem: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARBLEHEAD, MA US (USC00194502), adjusted for the elevation of South Salem.
South Salem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Salem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:03 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:12 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Salem?
South Salem has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Salem is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near South Salem
The closest live webcam is Marblehead: BYC Oceanfront, 2.3 miles E of South Salem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Salem.
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Other communities near South Salem
- Derby Wharf0.7 mi NE
- West Town Landing1.1 mi E
- Salem Neck2.0 mi NE
- Rial Side2.7 mi N
- Rial Side2.7 mi N
- South Peabody2.9 mi W
- Needham Corner2.9 mi W
- Phillips Point3.3 mi S
- Beverly Cove3.5 mi NE
- Wyoma3.8 mi SW
- Tapleyville4.1 mi NW
- West Lynn5.5 mi SW
- Beverly Farms5.5 mi NE
- South Lynnfield5.6 mi W
- Raddin Station5.6 mi SW
Questions about South Salem
Where is South Salem, MA?
South Salem is an unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts, 0.9 miles S of Salem.
What county is South Salem in?
South Salem is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of South Salem, MA?
The ZIP code for South Salem is 01970.
What is the nearest town to South Salem?
Salem, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Salem?
Yes. The closest is Marblehead: BYC Oceanfront, 2.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Salem?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in South Salem?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in South Salem?
About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in South Salem?
Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Salem?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Salem have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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